Mljet

Mljet
Satellite image of Mljet island
Mljet
Geography
LocationAdriatic Sea
Coordinates42°44′42″N 17°32′06″E / 42.74500°N 17.53500°E / 42.74500; 17.53500
ArchipelagoAdriatic islands
Area98.01 km2 (37.84 sq mi)
Length37 km (23 mi)
Width3.2 km (1.99 mi)
Coastline135.185 km (84.0001 mi)
Highest elevation514 m (1686 ft)
Highest pointVeliki grad
Administration
Croatia
CountyDubrovnik-Neretva
Largest settlementBabino Polje (pop. 270)
Demographics
DemonymMljećanin (male) Mljećka (female)
Population1,088 (2011)
Pop. density11.34/km2 (29.37/sq mi)
Ethnic groups97.3% Croats
2.7% others

Mljet (pronounced [mʎɛ̂t]) is the southernmost and easternmost of the larger Adriatic islands of the Dalmatia region of Croatia. In the west of the island is the Mljet National Park.